Obama and Chicago: Speeches over the years in 2008, 2012, 2017

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Obama spoke in Chicago after winning the presidential election in 2008 saying "If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer."

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He spoke of change, echoing one of his campaigns promises of "Yes we can" saying "It's been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this date in this election at this defining moment change has come to America."

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He wrapped up the message with "This is our chance to answer that call. This is our moment."

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Then in 2012, Obama spoke again in Chicago after defeating Mitt Romney. He said "Tonight, in this election, you, the American people, reminded us that while our road has been hard, while our journey has been long, we have picked ourselves up, we have fought our way back, and we know in our hearts that for the United States of America, the best is yet to come."

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He urged the American people to stay united saying "But despite all our differences, most of us share certain hopes for America's future."

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In 2017, Obama stood before thousands once again in Chicago and for the final time as the sitting president. He spoke of faith and said "For every two steps forward, it often feels we take one step back. But the long sweep of America has been defined by forward motion, a constant widening of our founding creed to embrace all, and not just some."

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But he continued saying "You were the change. You answered people's hopes, and because of you, by almost every measure, America is a better, stronger place than it was when we started."

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Then he ended the speech saying "I am asking you to believe. Not in my ability to bring about change - but in yours."

Obama spoke in Chicago after winning the presidential election in 2008 saying "If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer."

PHOTO: AP Images

He spoke of change, echoing one of his campaigns promises of "Yes we can" saying "It's been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this date in this election at this defining moment change has come to America."

PHOTO: AP Images

He wrapped up the message with "This is our chance to answer that call. This is our moment."

Then in 2012, Obama spoke again in Chicago after defeating Mitt Romney. He said "Tonight, in this election, you, the American people, reminded us that while our road has been hard, while our journey has been long, we have picked ourselves up, we have fought our way back, and we know in our hearts that for the United States of America, the best is yet to come."

PHOTO: AP Images

He urged the American people to stay united saying "But despite all our differences, most of us share certain hopes for America's future."

PHOTO: AP Images

In 2017, Obama stood before thousands once again in Chicago and for the final time as the sitting president. He spoke of faith and said "For every two steps forward, it often feels we take one step back. But the long sweep of America has been defined by forward motion, a constant widening of our founding creed to embrace all, and not just some."

But he continued saying "You were the change. You answered people's hopes, and because of you, by almost every measure, America is a better, stronger place than it was when we started."

Then he ended the speech saying "I am asking you to believe. Not in my ability to bring about change - but in yours."

Obama spoke in Chicago after winning the presidential election in 2008 saying "If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer."

PHOTO: AP Images

He spoke of change, echoing one of his campaigns promises of "Yes we can" saying "It's been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this date in this election at this defining moment change has come to America."

PHOTO: AP Images

He wrapped up the message with "This is our chance to answer that call. This is our moment."

Then in 2012, Obama spoke again in Chicago after defeating Mitt Romney. He said "Tonight, in this election, you, the American people, reminded us that while our road has been hard, while our journey has been long, we have picked ourselves up, we have fought our way back, and we know in our hearts that for the United States of America, the best is yet to come."

PHOTO: AP Images

He urged the American people to stay united saying "But despite all our differences, most of us share certain hopes for America's future."

PHOTO: AP Images

In 2017, Obama stood before thousands once again in Chicago and for the final time as the sitting president. He spoke of faith and said "For every two steps forward, it often feels we take one step back. But the long sweep of America has been defined by forward motion, a constant widening of our founding creed to embrace all, and not just some."

But he continued saying "You were the change. You answered people's hopes, and because of you, by almost every measure, America is a better, stronger place than it was when we started."

Then he ended the speech saying "I am asking you to believe. Not in my ability to bring about change - but in yours."